2008 House Bill 6372

Lift “pain and suffering” cap in certain medical malpractice cases

Introduced in the House

Aug. 13, 2008

Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D-8)

To waive the $500,000 cap on non-economic damages (“pain and suffering” awards) in medical malpractice lawsuits if the patient dies and the defendant is determined to have been grossly negligent.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary